

ENCORE: Rule Makers, Rule Breakers
Aug 7, 2024
Michele Gelfand, a professor at Stanford, explores the fascinating concepts of tight and loose cultures and how they shape our behaviors. She discusses her journey into cultural psychology and the critical impact of social norms in crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Gelfand illuminates the trade-offs between societal order and individual freedoms and the implications for political dynamics, particularly the division between conservative and liberal viewpoints. Discover how understanding these cultural frameworks can enhance our interactions in an increasingly divided world.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Journey into Cross-Cultural Psychology and the Power of Culture
01:47 • 3min
Cultural Tightness and Looseness
04:36 • 26min
Understanding Political Threats and Sentiment
30:37 • 9min
Cultural Dynamics of Class and Political Shifts
39:37 • 5min
Tightness, Looseness, and the Balance of Norms
44:19 • 8min